Empress of Ireland Disaster: Rammed in fog by Collier Storstad and in ten minutes the death toll was 1,024 lives. Sub-title: Arrival of royal party, Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia. A survivor overcome by solemn ...See moreEmpress of Ireland Disaster: Rammed in fog by Collier Storstad and in ten minutes the death toll was 1,024 lives. Sub-title: Arrival of royal party, Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia. A survivor overcome by solemn ceremony. Capt. Kendall, of the Empress of Ireland, being assisted from Cathedral. The morgue, which holds unidentified dead. The impressive public funeral. The survivors follow Capt. Kendall's carriage. His Majesty's ship Essex, The Storstad and her wrecked bow. Capt. Anderson, of the Storstad. (Man in shirt sleeves). New Non-Sinkable Lifeboat: United States Government approves of new self-balable and fireproof lifeboat Consul Silliman, of Saltillo: Lately a prisoner of Federal General Maas, who threatened to execute him, Vera Crux, Mexico. (Silliman in center.) First Step in Aviation: Juvenile tournament of model aeroplanes in Brooklyn, N.Y. Derby Day in London: The only American entry, Durbar II, romps home with ease, defeating the King's entry in the greatest classic ever held. Prominent Men in Bronze: Statue of Thomas Jefferson, third president of United States, presented to Columbia University by the estate of Joseph Pulitzer, the noted journalist. The Hammer Man presented by class of 1889, New York City. Launching of Shamrock IV: Sir Thomas Lipton, the tireless challenger, expects to win the American cup this time. Speed Demons Defy Death: Spectators are thrilled as noted motorcyclists compete for International Cup, Hawthorne Race Track, Chicago, Ill. The English Polo Team: John Bull's crack players who represented England in the international match. President Attends Unveiling: Monument to the memory of Confederate heroes is unveiled in the Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Arrival of Aquitania: The great sea monster arrives on her maiden trip, New York City. Cartoons by Hy Mayer, world famous cartoonist of Puck. Written by
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